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OTRO _ BILT Â° _ _ I Operator's Manu SNOW THROWER MODEL 31AH7T74063 Storm Tracker IMPORTANT : READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY WARNING : This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest - covered , brush - covered or grass - covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws ( if any ) . If a spark arrester is used , it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator . In the State of California the above is required by law ( Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code ) . Other states may have similar laws . Federal laws apply on federal lands . A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department , P . O . Box 361131 Cleveland , Ohio 44136 - 0019 . TROY - BILT LLC , P . O . BOX 361131 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136 - 0019 FORM NO . 769 - 00395A PRINTED IN U . S . A . ( 6 / 03 ) Page: 2

SECTION1 : IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions , which if not followed , could endanger the personal safety and / or property of yourself and others . Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine . Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury . When you see this symbol - - heed its warning . WARNING : Engine Exhaust , some of its constituents , and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm . DANGER : This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual . As with any type of power equipment , carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury . This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects . Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death . 7 . Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is TRAINING running , except where specifically recommended in the 1 . Read , understand , and follow all instructions on the operator's manual . machine and in the manual ( s ) before attempting to 8 . Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature assemble and operate . Keep this manual in a safe place before starting to clear snow . for future and regular reference and for ordering 9 . To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme replacement parts . care in handling gasoline . Gasoline is extremely 2 . Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation . flammable and the vapors are explosive . Serious Know how to stop the machine and disengage them personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on quickly . yourself or your clothes , which can ignite . Wash your skin 3 . Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this and change clothes immediately . machine . Children 14years old and over should read and a . Use only an approved gasoline container . understand the operation instructions and safety rules in b . Extinguish all cigarettes , cigars , pipes and other this manual and should be trained and supervised by a sources of ignition . parent . c . Never fuel machine indoors . 4 . Never allow adults to operate this machine without d . Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the proper instruction . engine is hot or running . 5 . Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury . Plan e . Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before your snow4hrowing pattern to avoid discharge of material refueling . toward roads , bystanders and the like . f . Never over fill fuel tank . Fill tank to no more than 6 . Keep bystanders , helpers , pets and children at least 75 Â½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space feet from the machine while it is in operation . Stop for fuel expansion . machine if anyone enters the area . g . Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely . 7 . Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling , especially h . If gasoline is spilled , wipe it off the engine and when operating in reverse . equipment . Move machine to another area . Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine . PREPARATION i . Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame , spark or pilot light 1 . Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to ( e . g . furnace , water heater , space heater , clothes be used . Remove all doormats , newspapers , sleds , dryer etc . ) . boards , wires and other foreign objects , which could be j . Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before tripped over or thrown by the auger / impeller . storing . 2 . Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to OPERATION protect your eyes . Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes . 1 . Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts , in the auger / 3 . Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer impeller housing or discharge chute . Contact with the garments . Do not wear jewelry , long scarves or other rotating parts can amputate hands and feet . loose clothing , which could become entangled in moving 2 . The auger / impeller clutch lever is a safety device . Never parts . Wear footwear which will improve footing on bypass its operation . Doing so makes the machine slippery surfaces . unsafe and may cause personal injury . 4 . Use a grounded three * wire extension cord and 3 . The clutch levers must operate easily in both directions receptacle for all units with electric start engines . and automatically return to the disengaged position when 5 . Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed released . rock surfaces . 4 . Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge 6 . Disengage all clutch levers before starting the engine . chute . Keep all safety devices in place and working . Page: 4

SECTION2 : ASSEMBLINGYOURSNOWTHROWER end of each cable ) is attached to its actuator Unpacking bracket . Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the shipping crate . two plastic wing nuts , cupped washers and carriage Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures or personal bolts previously removed . Attach these hardware injury . on the lower hole in the handles . See Figure 2 . Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit . Tighten the two wing nuts already in place on the Remove any loose parts included with unit ( i . e . , upper holes and secure the handles firmly . Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the Operator's Manual , etc . ) . Roll unit out of crate . lower shift rod . Tap the connector until it locks over the lower shift rod . See Figure 2 . LooseParts NOTE : If the connector is not properly assembled , the The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change shear bolts and hex lock nuts . If you hit a foreign object speeds or direction of movement . or ice jam , the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear . Two replacement shear bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience . Store in a safe Carriage place until needed . See Figure 1 . Bolt Cupped Shear Â° Â° " s Figure 1 IMPORTANT : NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard hex bolts . Any damage to the auger Upper gearbox or other components from using standard bolts Chute will not be covered by your snow thrower's warranty . Crank Hairpin Clip ItemsRequiredForAssembly ge Bolt 1 . Pair of pliers 2 . Engine oil Lower Chute Crank 3 . Fresh gasoline BeforeAssembly Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting . Figure 2 NOTE : All references in this manual to the left or right AttachingChuteCrank side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only . Exceptions , if any , will be specified . Remove the hairpin clip from the upper chute crank and slide the upper chute crank through the upper chute crank bracket and into the lower chute crank . AssemblingHandle A pair of pliers may help in this job . For shipping purposes , the upper handle is secured Align the two holes on both chute cranks and insert loosely to the lower handle with four wing nuts . the hairpin clip removed earlier , through these Remove the lower plastic wing nut , cupped washer holes . See Figure 2 . and carriage bolt from each side of the lower If not already attached , slip the cables that run from handle . See Figure 2 . the handle panel to the discharge chute into the Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over cable guide located on top of the engine . See the lower handle . Figure 3 . Look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to be sure all the cables are aligned with the cable roller guides . Make sure the spring ( found at the Page: 6

Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator Cable Cable lead coming from the right side of the engine _ / - _ . Guide underneath the fuel tank . Alternator Lead NOTE : Wheels are omitted from illustration for clarity . Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight , beneath the handle panel . Wind the Figure 4 headlight wire around the lower right handle until excess slack is removed . See Figure 4 . ChuteClean - OuTt ool This tool , along with the electric cord , is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes . Cut the cable tie and remove the electric cord before operating the snow thrower . SECTION3 : KNOWYOURSNOWTHROWER Traction Control / Auger Control Lock Control Heated Heated Grip Switch Headlk Electric Discharge Track Steering Startern Chute Control Butto Switch . _ hute Clean - Out Prime % rool Chute Directional Control Ignition Key Control Figure 5 WARNING : Read , understand , and follow TractionContro / l AugerControlLock all instructions and warnings on the The traction control is located on the right handle . machine and in this manual before Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive . operating . Release to stop . See Figure 5 . Page: 7

Thissameleveralsolockstheaugercontrolso you ChuteClean - OuTt ool can turn the chute directional control without The chute clean - out tool is designed to clear a clogged interruptingthe snowthrowingprocess . If the auger discharge chute . Refer to page 10 for instructions on controlis engaged along with the traction control , the how to properly use it . operator can release the auger control ( on the left handle ) and the augers will remain engaged . Release the traction control to stop both the augers and track clogged discharge chute . Shut off engine 4 _ WARNING : Never use your hand to clear a and remain behind handles until all drive ( auger control must also be released ) . moving parts have stopped before IMPORTANT : Always release tractional control before unclogging . changing speeds . HeatedHandlesSwitch AugerDriveControl This switch is located on the right side of the snow The auger drive control is located on the left handle . thrower dash panel . To activate the heated handles , Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers . toggle the switch to the right to generate heat within the Release to stop the snow throwing action . ( Traction handle grips . Toggle the switch to the left to the OFF control must also be released . ) See Figure 5 . position after using the snow thrower . See Figure 5 . ChuteTilt Control NOTE : The heated handles grips are a compliment to , not a substitute for , proper cold weather outerwear for The distance snow is thrown can be changed by the operator's hands . It is recommended that the snow adjusting the angle of the chute assembly . Move the thrower operator wear gloves / mittens to avoid chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance , extremities of winter while operating this equipment . toward the rear to increase . See Figure 5 . TrackSteeringControls SkidShoe The left and right track steering controls are located on The position of the skid shoe is determined by the the underside of the handles and they are used to condition of the ground from where snow has to be assist in steering the snow thrower . Squeeze the right removed . See Figure 5 . track control when turning right , squeeze the left control when turning left . Operate your snow thrower in open ShiftLever areas until you become familiar with these controls . The shift lever is located in the center of the handle See Figure 5 . panel and is used to determine both ground speed and NOTE : It is easier to maneuver a non - running snow direction of travel . It can be moved into any of eight thrower with both track steering controls held in positions . See Figure 5 . simultaneously . Forward Your snow thrower has six forward ( F ) speeds . Position ThrottleControl number one ( 1 ) is the slowest . Position number six ( 6 ) The throttle control is located on the engine . It regulates is the fastest . the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine Reverse when pushed down completely . See Figure 5 . Your snow thrower has two reverse ( R ) speeds . R1 is the slower , while R2 is the faster of the two . FuelShut - 0ftValve ( optionEaqluipment ) IMPORTANT : Always release tractional control before On models so equipped , the fuel shut - offvalve , located changing speeds . under fuel tank , controls fuel - flow from the gas tank . See Figure 5 . ChuteDirectionaCl ontrol The chute directional control is located on left side of SafetyIgnitionKey the snow thrower . See Figure 5 . The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the To change the direction in which snow is thrown , turn switch before the unit will start . Remove the ignition key chute directional control as follows : when the snow thrower is not in use . See Figure 5 . Crank clockwise to discharge to the left . IMPORTANT : Do NOT attempt to turn the key . Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right . Headlight The headlight is on whenever the engine is running . Page: 8

TrackLockLever Track Lock The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation . Move Pac the lever to the right , then forward or backward to one of Lever the three positions . See Figure 6 . Transport : Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport . Using proper caution , this position may also be used on many gravel driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel undisturbed . Snow _ NormalSnow : Allows the tracks to be suspended NormaY independently for continuous ground contact . _ ransport Snow PackedSnow : Locks the front end of the snow thrower Figure 6 down to the ground for hard - packed or icy snow conditions . SECTION4 : OPERATINGYOURSNOWTHROWER NOTE : Engine will not start unless ignition key is BeforeStarting inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover . ElectricStarter all instructions and warnings on the , _ WARNING : Read , understand , and follow Determine that your house wiring is a three - wire machine and in this manual before grounded system . Ask a licensed electrician if you operating . are not certain . If your house wiring system is not a three - wire GasAndOilFill - up grounded system , do not use this electric starter Service the engine with gasoline and oil as under any conditions . instructed in the separate engine manual packed with WARNING : The electric starter is your snow thrower . Read instructions carefully . equipped with a grounded three - wire WARNING : Use extreme care when power cord and plug and is designed to handling gasoline . Gasoline is extremely operate on 120 volt AC household flammable and the vapors are explosive . current . It must be used with a properly Never fuel machine indoors or while the grounded three - prong receptacle at all engine is hot or running . Extinguish times to avoid the possibility of electric cigarettes , cigars , pipes and other shock . Follow all instructions carefully sources of ignition . prior to operating the electric starter . A plastic cup is provided inside the fuel fill opening If your home electrical system is grounded , but a on the fuel tank . Remove and discard this cup three - hole receptacle is not available , one should before filling up the tank . Use the separate fuel tank be installed by a licensed electrician before using the electric starter . cap to close after fill - up . If you have a grounded three - prong receptacle , proceed as follows : ToStartEngine Connect power cord to switch box on engine . Plug Attach spark plug wire to spark plug . Make certain the other end of power cord into a three - prong , 120 - the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire ( inside volt , grounded , AC receptacle . the boot ) is fastened securely over the metal tip on Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position ( cold the spark plug . engine start ) . If engine is warm , place choke in OFF Make certain the fuel shut - off valve , if so equipped , position instead of FULL . is in the OPEN ( vertical ) position . Push primer button two or three times for cold Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are engine start , making sure to cover vent hole in in the disengaged ( released ) position . primer button when pushing . DO NOT use primer to Move throttle control up to FAST position . Insert restart a warm engine after a short shutdown . ignition key into slot . See Figure 5 . Be certain it Push starter button to start engine . snaps into place . Do not turn key . Page: 9

Whenenginestarts , releasestarterbuttona , nd Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers . Also , move movechokegraduallytoOFF . Ifenginefalters , control levers back and forth several times . movechokeimmediatetlyo FULLandthen gradualltyo OFF . Whendisconnectinthgepowercord , malwaysunplug ToEngageTrackDrive fromthethree - pronrgeceptaclfeirstandthenfro With the engine running near top speed , move the thesnowthrower . shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions RecoilStarter or two REVERSE positions . Select a speed Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position ( cold appropriate for the snow conditions that exist . engine start ) . If engine is warm , place choke in OFF Squeeze the auger control grip and the augers will position instead of FULL . turn . Release it and the augers will stop . Push primer button three or four times for cold Squeeze traction control grip and the snow thrower engine start . DO NOT use primer to restart a warm will move . Release it and drive motion will stop . engine after a short shutdown . IMPORTANT : NEVER move shift lever without releasing NOTE : Always cover vent hole in primer button when the traction control . Doing so will cause premature wear pushing . Additional priming may be necessary for first on the drive system's friction wheel . start if temperature is below 15 Â° F . ToEngageAugers Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly , until it pulls slightly harder . Let rope rewind slowly . To engage the augers and start throwing snow , Pull starter handle rapidly . Do not allow handle to squeeze the auger control grip against the left handle . snap back . Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle . To disengage power to the augers , release both the Repeat the previous steps until engine starts . auger control and the traction control , if engaged . As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly , The auger control can be locked so you can turn the rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position . If engine electric chute directional control without interrupting the falters , return to FULL choke , then slowly move to snow throwing process . OFF position AugerControlTest IMPORTANT : Perform the following test before ToStopEngine operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to start of each winter season . help dry off any moisture on the engine . Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows : To help prevent possible freeze - up of starter , When the auger control is released and in the proceed as follows . disengaged " up " position , the cable should have ElectricStarter : very little slack . It should NOT be tight . Connect power cord to switch box on engine , then In a well - ventilated area , start the snow thrower to 120 volt AC receptacle . With the engine running , engine as instructed earlier in this section under the push starter button and spin the starter for several heading Starting Engine . Make sure the throttle is seconds . The unusual sound made by spinning the set in the FAST position . starter will not harm engine or starter . Disconnect While standing in the operator's position ( behind the power cord from receptacle first , and then from the snow thrower ) , engage the auger . switch box . Allow the auger to remain engaged for RecoilStarter approximately ten ( 10 ) seconds before releasing With engine running , pull starter rope with a rapid , the auger control . Repeat this several times . continuous full arm stroke three or four times . With the engine running in the FAST position and Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering the auger control lever in the disengaged " up " sound , which is not harmful to the engine or starter . position , walk to the front of the machine . To stop engine , move throttle control to " stop " or Confirm that the auger has completely stopped " off " position . rotating and shows NO signs of motion . Remove ignition key . Do not turn key . IMPORTANT : If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating , Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug immediately return to the operator's position and shut to prevent accidental starting while equipment is off the engine . Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before unattended . re - adjusting the auger control . NOTE : Do not lose ignition key . Keep it in a safe place . To readjust the control cable , loosen the hex jam Engine will not start without ignition key . nut on the auger control cable " Z " fitting . Page: 10

sRotatethecouplingendofthecablelack . DriftCutters ( If Equipped ) Fcounterclockwitsoeprovidemoreigure7 . Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow Retightetnhehexjamnut . Seeverifyproper thrower in heavy drift conditions . RepeaAt ugerControTl estto On models so equipped , drift cutters are assembled to adjustmenhtasbeenachieved . the auger housing inverted . Remove the carriage bolts by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them , and Auger reinstall the drift cutters in their proper position before operating the snow thrower . See Figure 8 . If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters , contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability . Snow Thrower Model Drift Cutter Kit All models OEM - 390 - 679 Figure 7 ChuteClean - OuTt ool The chute clean - out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip . Should snow and ice lodge itself in the discharge chute during Carriage Screws operation , proceed as follows to safely clean the chute & Hex Nuts and chute opening : Figure 8 Release both the Auger Control Lever and the Traction / Auger Control Lock Lever . OperatingTips Stop the engine by removing the ignition key . Remove the clean - out tool from the clip which NOTE : Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes . secures it to the rear of the auger housing . The engine will not develop full power until it reaches Use the shovel - shaped end of the clean - out tool to operating temperature . dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and near the discharge chute . and the surrounding areas may exceed WARNING : The temperature of the muffler 150 Â° F . Avoid these areas , snow and ice from the discharge chute or i _ WARNING : Never use your hands to clean auger housing For the most efficient snow removal , remove snow immediately after it falls . Refasten the clean - out tool to the mounting clip on Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible . the rear of the auger housing , reinsert the ignition Slightly overlap each previous path . key and start the snow thrower's engine . Set the skid shoes 1 / 4 " below the shave plate for While standing in the operator's position ( behind normal usage . The skid shoes may be adjusted the snow thrower ) , engage the auger clutch lever upward ( to lower the shave plate ) for hard - packed for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow and snow . Adjust downward ( to raise the shave plate ) ice from the discharge chute . when using on gravel or crushed rock . Be certain to follow the precautions found in the To Stop Engine section to prevent possible freeze - up . Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use . 10 Page: 11

SECTION5 : MAKINGADJUSTMENTS WARNING : NEVER attempt to make any Tip the snow thrower forward , allowing it to rest on adjustments while the engine is running , the auger housing . See Figure 9 . except where specified in the operator's Frame Cover manual . ChuteAssembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of the chute assembly . Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance , toward the rear to increase . AugerControl Refer to Auger Control Test in the Operating Section to adjust the auger control . TractionControlandShiftLever Auger To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift Housing lever , proceed as follows : To check the adjustment of the traction control clutch and shift lever , proceed as follows : With the engine off , move the shift lever all the way Figure 9 forward to the highest speed . With the traction control lever released , push the snow thrower Remove the frame cover underneath the snow forward . The unit should roll forward . Then engage thrower by removing the six self - tapping screws . the traction control grip . The wheels should stop With the traction control released , there must be turning . clearance between the friction wheel and the drive Now release the traction control grip and push the plate in all positions of the shift lever . unit again . With the traction control engaged , the friction wheel Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse must contact the drive plate . See Figure 10 . position then all the way forward again . There If adjustment is necessary : should be no resistance in the shift lever , and the Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable . wheels should keep turning . Adjust the cable as necessary . If you have resistance when moving the shift lever Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when or the wheels stop when they should not , loosen correct adjustment is reached . the jam nut on the traction control cable and Reassemble the frame cover . unthread the cable one turn . If the wheels do not stop when you engage the Drive traction control clutch grip , loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable and thread the cable in one turn . Recheck the adjustment and repeat as necessary . Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached . Friction Whee WARNING : Drain the gasoline out of the Rubber snow thrower's tank , or place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid Plate spillage BEFORE making the adjustment . To test further for correct adjustment , if necessary , Figure 10 proceed as follows : NOTE : / f you placed p / astic film under the gas cap , be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower . 11 Page: 12

SkidShoes ShiftRodAdjustment To adjust the shift rod , proceed as follows : The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted . See Figure 12 . Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod For close snow removal on a smooth surface , raise connector up , to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod . See Figure 11 . skid shoes higher on the auger housing . Place the shift lever into the sixth ( 6 ) position . Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven . Rotate the shift arm clockwise ( from the operator's position ) as far as it will go . Thread the upper shift rod downward until the elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in the lower shift rod . FShift Lever Hairpin Clil _ arrlage Bolts Hex Figure 12 WARNING : Do not operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be " pin Clip easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing injury to the operator and / or damage to the snow thrower . Adjust skid shoes by loosening the three hex nuts and carriage bolts . Move skid shoes to desired position . Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe Figure 11 is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes . Retigbten nuts and bolts securely . Reconnect the upper shift rod to the lower shift rod Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower . by reinserting the hairpin clip removed earlier and sliding the shift rod connector back down into place . Carburetor IMPORTANT : Make certain to check for correct Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to adjustment of the shift rod as instructed under Final compensate for differences in fuel , temperature , Adjustments in the Assembly Section , before operating the snow thrower . altitude and load . Refer to the separate engine manual , packed with your unit , for carburetor adjustment information . SECTION6 : MAINTAININGYOURSNOWTHROWER or inspecting , disengage all clutch levers _ IL WARNING : Before lubricating , repairing , Lubrication Engine and stop engine . Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop . Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it unit for all engine lubrication instructions . against the engine to prevent unintended WARNING : If any adjustments need to be starting . made to the engine while the engine is running ( e . g . carburetor ) , keep clear of all moving parts . Be careful of muffler , engine and other surrounding heated surfaces . 12 Page: 13

GeaSr haft AugerShaft At least once a season , remove the shear bolts Lubricate the gear shaft with 6 - n - 1 grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation ( available from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the at automotive stores , or order part number 737 - 0170 ) . shaft . See Figure 14 . Grease Fittings Refer to Figure 10 . IMPORTANT : Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate . ChuteDirectionalControl The worm gear on the chute directional control should be greased with multipurpose automotive grease . Gear Case The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory and it does not require checking . If disassembled for any reason , lubricate with 2 ounces of Shell Alvania grease EPR00 , part number 737 - 0168 . Before Plastic Plastic reassembling , remove old sealant and apply new Bearing gs Bearing sealant . See Figure 14 . Shear Bolt Bolt To check the level of grease in the gear case , remove Figure 14 the vent plug . If necessary , add grease using a grease Grease fittings can be found at either end of the gun and the grease fitting on the side of the gear case . auger shaft . Lubricate with a grease gun once a IMPORTANT : Do not overfill the gear case , since season . See Figure 14 . damage to the seals could result . Be sure the vent plug AugerBearings is free of grease in order to relieve pressure . Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the Traction Control / Auger ControlLock bearings on the side of the frame with light oil . See The cams on the ends of the control rods which Figure 14 . interlock the traction drive and auger drive controls Drive andShiftingMechanism must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 Lubricate at least once a season or after every 25 hours hours of operation . The cams can be accessed beneath of operation . Remove the rear cover , lubricate any the handle panel . Use a multi - purpose automotive chains , sprockets , gears , bearings , shafts , and shifting rease . See Figure 13 . mechanism at least once a season . Use engine oil or a spray lubricant . Avoid getting oil on the friction wheel rubber and aluminum drive plate . Refer to Figure 10 . There is a grease fitting on the top of the axle shaft which drives the rear track drive wheels on both sides e Panel of the unit . Grease these fittings every 25 hours or once a season . Contro / IRods " _ ube Cams Here Figure 13 13 Page: 14

SECTION7 : SERVICINGYOURSNOWTHROWER WARNING : Before servicing , repairing , or Shear Bolts inspecting , disengage all clutch levers and stop engine . Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop . Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting . Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts . If you hit a hard foreign object or ice jam , the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear . Refer to Figure 14 . If the augers will not turn , check to see if the bolts Carriage have sheared . Replacement shear bolts and hex Bolt Shave Hex Nut Plate lock nuts have been provided with the snow thrower . When replacing bolts , spray an oil Figure 15 lubricant into shaft before inserting new bolts . IMPORTANT : NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with BeltRemovaAl ndReplacement standard hex bolts . Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of doing so will NOT be AugerBelts covered by your snow thrower's warranty . NOTE : It is necessary to remove both belts in order to change either one . If changing just one belt , be certain ShavePlateandSkidShoes to check the condition of the other belt . The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the the snow thrower are subject to wear . They should discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip be checked periodically and replaced when and the flat washer . See Figure 16A . necessary . Remove the engine shroud by removing the lock Remove the six carriage bolts , belleville washers nuts and bolts securing it . See Figure 16B . and hex nuts which attach two skid shoes to the Remove the plastic belt cover at the front of the snow thrower on two sides . See Figure 12 . engine by removing the two self - tapping screws . Reassemble new skid shoes with the hardware See Figure 16B . removed earlier ( cupped side of belleville washer Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower , or place against the skid shoes ) . Make certain the skid a piece of plastic film under the gas cap . shoes are adjusted to be level . Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests To remove the shave plate , remove the carriage on its auger housing . Refer to Figure 9 . bolts , belleville washers and hex nuts which attach the shave plate to the snow thrower housing . See Figure 15 . Reassemble the new shave plate , with heads of carriage bolts to the inside of the housing . Tighten securely . 14 Page: 15

Engine ? T _ Lock Nut Shroud Self - Tapping Support Screw Belt Cover Auger Support Pulley , , . , . Spring Rear Belt Auger Front Housing Auger Belt Spring Figure 16 Figure 18 Remove the six self - tapping screws from the frame Drive Belt cover underneath the snow thrower . Follow the first six steps of the instructions for Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine servicing the auger belts . pulley . See Figure 17 . Pull the idler pulley up and lift the belt off the engine Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the pulley and friction wheel disc . See Figure 17 . auger housing . See Figure 18 . Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley . See Figure 19 . rests on the auger pulley . See Figure 19 . Slip the belt between the friction wheel and drive disc . Remove and replace the belt . Reassemble NOTE : Loosening the six nuts that connect the frame to following the instructions in reverse order . the auger housing may aid in belt removal . NOTE : The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled . See Figure 19 . Pulley Friction Drive Drive Plate Pulley Belt Pulley Belts Support Bracket Auger Pulley Figure 17 Lift the auger belt from the auger pulley , and slip Figure 19 belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley . Repeat this step for the front auger belt . See ReplacingFrictionWheelRubber Figure 18 . The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and Replace both auger drive belts by following should be checked after 25 hours of operation , and instructions in reverse order . periodically thereafter . Replace the friction wheel NOTE : If you placed plastic film under the gas cap , be rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found . certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower . Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower . 15 Page: 16

Tip the snow thrower up and forward , so that it rests Shift Rod A Assembly on the housing . Refer to Figure 9 . Remove six self - tapping screws from the frame Spacer cover underneath the snow thrower . Remove the click pins which secure the wheels , and remove the wheels from the axle . Using a 7 / 8 " wrench to hold the shaft , loosen , but do not completely remove , the hex bolt and bell washer on the left end of gear shaft . See Figure 20 . Suppo _ Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing Bracket from the right side of frame before removing the hex nut and bell washer from left end of shaft . B Screws Friction Wheel Rubber Hex Bolt & _ _ _ 5 _ = _ BL _ â¬ IWasher o Track / Plates Figure 21 * : ) i o i Off - SeasonStorage WARNING : Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame , spark , or pilot light such as on Figure 20 water heater , furnace , clothes dryer , or other gas appliance . Move the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction wheel assembly from the shaft . See Figure 21A . WARNING : Drain fuel into an approved Remove the four screws from the friction wheel container outdoors , away from an open assembly . See Figure 21B . flame . Allow engine to cool . Extinguish Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the cigarettes , cigars , pipes , and other friction wheel plates . sources of ignition prior to draining fuel . Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the Fuel left in engine for extended periods friction wheel plates and hub , tightening the four deteriorates and will cause starting screws in rotation and with equal force . problems . Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin If unit is to be stored over 30 days , prepare for storage of the shift rod assembly , and slide the shaft as follows : through the assembly . Reassemble in reverse order . Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine . Engine Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your stops due to lack of fuel . unit for all engine maintenance procedures . Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain , located below the carburetor cover . NOTE : Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage . Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer . 16 Page: 17

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR : TR Â£ 1 RILT O n II I In The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy - Bilt LLC d . Troy * Bilt does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States , its United States , its possessions and territories . possessions and territories , except those sold through Troy - Bilt's authorized channels of export distribution . " Troy - Bilt " warrants this product against defects in material e , Replacement parts that are not genuine Troy - Bilt parts . and workmanship for a period of two ( 2 ) years commencing f . Service completed by someone other than an on the date of original purchase and will , at its option , repair or authorized service dealer . replace , free of charge , any part found to be defective in g . Transportation charges and service calls . materials or workmanship , This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in No implied warranty , including any implied warranty of accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose , product , and has not been subject to misuse , abuse , applies after the applicable period of express written commercial use , neglect , accident , improper maintenance , warranty above as to the parts as identified . No other alteration , vandalism , theft , fire , water , or damage because of express warranty , whether written or oral , except as other peril or natural disaster . Damage resulting from the mentioned above , given by any person or entity , installation or use of any part , accessory or attachment not including a dealer or retailer , with respect to any product , approved by Troy - Bilt for use with the product ( s ) covered by shall bind Troy - BUt . During the period of the warranty , the this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product damage . as set forth above . Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the separate terms as follows : All normal wear parts or sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale . Troy - BUt component failures will be covered on the product for a period shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or of 90 days regardless of cause . After 90 days , but within the damage including , without limitation , expenses incurred two year period , normal wear part failures will be covered for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for ONLY IF caused by defects in materials or workmanship of rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted OTHER component parts . Normal wear parts and product . components include , but are not limited to : batteries , belts , Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of blades , blade adapters , grass bags , rider deck wheels , seats , incidental or consequential damages , or limitations on how snow thrower skid shoes , shave plates , auger spiral rubber , long an implied warranty lasts , so the above exclusions or and tires . limitations may not apply to you . HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE : Warranty service is available , In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE , through your local authorized amount of the purchase price of the product sold . Alteration service dealer . To locate the dealer in your area , check your of safety features of the product shall void this warranty . Yellow Pages , or contact Troy - Bilt LLC at P . O . Box 361131 , You assume the risk and liability for loss , damage , or injury to Cleveland , Ohio 44136 - 0019 , or call 1 - 866 - 840 - 6483 or 1 - you and your property and / or to others and their property 330 - 558 - 7220 , or log on to our Web site at www . troybilt . com . arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product . This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the following cases : original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased a . The engine or component parts thereof . These items as a gift . may carry a separate manufacturer's warranty . Refer HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY : This to applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and limited warranty gives you specific legal rights , and you may conditions . also have other rights which vary from state to state . b . Log splitter pumps , valves , and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty . c . Routine maintenance items such as lubricants , filters , blade sharpening , tune - ups , brake adjustments , clutch adjustments , deck adjustments , and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure . IMPORTANT : Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage . Troy - Bilt LLC , P . O . BOX361131CLEVELAND , OHIO44136 - 0019 ; Phone : 1 - 866 - 840 - 6483,1 - 330 - 558 - 7220